There are many diseases that are classified as autoimmune diseases. Many of these diseases share symptoms. Gretchen over at autoimmunemom.com sent us this infographic that displays what she calls 12 "super symptoms." … [Read more...] about 12 Symptoms of autoimmune disease infographic
Chronic Illnesses
Messing with Mother Nature
Leave it up to me to try and mess with mother nature. I should know better that when I try to do something to benefit me in the future it is going to backfire and cause more problems, especially when it comes to my health. … [Read more...] about Messing with Mother Nature
Interstitial Cystitis Diet – More Foods Some May Need to Avoid
Interstitial Cystitis patients have been told for years to avoid certain foods and drinks that can cause flare-ups of the bladder disease, making us urinate more, have more pain, and more pressure. We all know that this list … [Read more...] about Interstitial Cystitis Diet – More Foods Some May Need to Avoid
Gradual Onset of My Major Depressive Disorder
Earlier this week, I posted about my visit at the doctor's office and my latest diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder secondary to chronic illness. I have now had three full days of time to reflect, and to try and catch … [Read more...] about Gradual Onset of My Major Depressive Disorder
Diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder Secondary to Chronic Illness
The life of chronic illness is always a challenging one and it has never been easy for me and the older I get, the harder it seems to get - not only on me but also on my husband. He has been my main support system (along … [Read more...] about Diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder Secondary to Chronic Illness
The Pressure to Feel Well
When one person gets CFS, Fibromyalgia or any type of illness that is chronic, it becomes a family illness. Everyone who we are close to in our lives becomes affected by our physical limitations and how the illnesses also … [Read more...] about The Pressure to Feel Well
When You Make Your Life Public, Expect that Criticism Will Follow
There are many times I will think about something that bothers me regarding my health issues and feel this desperate need to write about it. But as I've mentioned before, it can be challenging and frightening putting your … [Read more...] about When You Make Your Life Public, Expect that Criticism Will Follow
The “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” Theory
How many of us have heard people say, or have been guilty ourselves of saying that we have too much to do right now, too much life to live and that "I'll sleep when I'm dead"? I would almost guarantee that probably just … [Read more...] about The “I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead” Theory
Long Interstitial Cystitis Remission Ends
Chronic - I hate that word and I hate what it means. Every time I find out I have developed yet another chronic illness, it is just another slap in the face of how I'm going to have to live the rest of my life with yet even … [Read more...] about Long Interstitial Cystitis Remission Ends
New AUA Clinical Guidelines for Interstitial Cystitis Released
The American Urology Association has finally released this month the long-awaited new clinical guidelines for Interstitial Cystitis/bladder pain syndrome! These new guidelines may be the most comprehensive clinical care … [Read more...] about New AUA Clinical Guidelines for Interstitial Cystitis Released